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NewSpaceVision's goal is to grow the European (New)Space startup scene and build awareness for the unique applications of space-related hard and software. NSV acts as the starting point for aspiring entrepreneurs and skillful engineers from all kinds of fields to find contact points to existing companies or find colleagues, inspirations and resources to start their own venture.linkedin.com/company/newspacevisiontwitter.com/NewSpaceVisioninstagram.com/newspacevisionfacebook.com/newspacevisionwww.youtube.com/channel/UCNPQTpwfZZlc2aO4SuXjoUQ

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  1. Karthik Gollapudi on SpaceX, SIFT & the Future of Hardware

    How do you build hardware like software? For our 50th episode, we sit down with Karthik Gollapudi, Co-Founder of SIFT, to break down what happens when the fast, iterative mindset of software development is applied to aerospace, defense, robotics, and other physical systems. Karthik spent more…

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  2. #49: Inside the Mind of a Space Engineer Turned VC (feat. Koen Geurts, Senior Investment Manager at HTGF)

    He helped land a spacecraft on a comet. Now, he decides which space startups get funded. Koen Geurts went from operating one of ESA’s most iconic missions to becoming a Senior Investment Manager at HTGF - one of Germany’s most active early-stage investors. In this episode, we cover: What it’s...

  3. #48: From Spin-Off to Spin Control with Chemical Propulsion (feat. Lukas Werling, CEO & Co-Founder, ISPTech)

    In this episode of the NSV Podcast, we sit down with Lukas Werling, co-founder & CEO of InSpacePropulsion Technologies, or ISP Tech, a German startup building non-toxic chemical propulsion systems for satellites and spacecraft. After more than a decade at DLR’s rocket engine test site in...

  4. #47: The Capital Behind the Space Race (feat. Filip Kocian, Investor at Expansion)

    Europe talks about space sovereignty. Sovereignty is built with capital. On the latest episode of the podcast, investor Filip Kocian joins us to unpack the financial infrastructure behind Europe’s space ambitions - and why funding decisions today will define the industry’s future. Space is no...

  5. #46: Why Thermal Data Will Transform Earth Observation (feat. Constellr’s Max Gulde, Co-Founder & CEO)

    What if you could take the temperature of the entire planet - accurately, continuously, and in high resolution? In this episode, we sit down with Max Gulde, co-founder & CEO of Constellr, whose team is launching a global thermal intelligence layer powered by microsatellites. Their goal: unlock…

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  6. #45: Science Fiction Made Real: Building Europe’s Reentry Capsules (feat. Sebastian Klaus, CEO)

    What goes up must come down - but in Europe, nothing comes back from space. That’s the problem Sebastian Klaus, co-founder & CEO of Atmos Space Cargo, set out to solve. After a career that spanned aerospace engineering, special forces missions, and a commercial pilot’s license, Sebastian is now...

  7. #44: Mapping Forests in 3D: KappaZeta’s Bold Satellite Mission (feat. Martin Jüssi, Space Mission Manager)

    Most satellites see the Earth in two dimensions. But what if we could measure not just the surface, but the height and volume of what covers it - forests, crops, even infrastructure? That’s the mission of KappaZeta, an Estonian startup building a 3D Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) constellation…

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  8. #43: Finance Secrets from Space: How to Invest - and Attract Investment (feat. Bogdan Gogulan, NewSpace Capital CEO)

    Most VCs don’t grow up dreaming about corner offices. Bogdan Gogulan did - and he got one, or close enough. Starting as an analyst climbing the corporate finance ladder, Bogdan’s journey to becoming CEO of a space-focused venture capital firm is nothing short of impressive. In this episode , he...

  9. #42: Connected Vehicles: How Stellar Brings Space Tech to the Automotive Industry (feat. Damien Garot, CEO & Co-Founder)

    Check out what GLOBBLE looks like here: https://www.stellar.tc/pages/globble The future of mobility isn’t just electric—it’s connected. And as autonomous and software-defined vehicles take over the roads, seamless connectivity will be as essential as the engines themselves. But how do you ensure...

  10. #41: How a 21-Year-Old Founded a Space Startup (feat Shoaib Iqbal, Co-Founder & CEO of Esper)

    Building a space company is hard - but doing so at 21 is just another level. Shoaib Iqbal started Esper Satellite Imagery while still in college, and in just a few years, he’s built one of the most capital-efficient hyperspectral satellite companies out there. In this episode, Shoaib joins us to...

  11. #40: The Secret to SpaceX’s Success: Insights from Their Fourth Hire (feat. Hans Koenigsmann)

    Before SpaceX was SpaceX—before reusable rockets landed on drone ships or astronauts flew aboard privately built spacecraft—it was just an idea. And Hans Koenigsmann was there when that idea took shape. Interviewed by Elon Musk in his living room and brought on as SpaceX’s fourth technical hire,...

  12. #39: From Setbacks to Innovation - Building the Future of Thermal Imaging with SatVu (feat. Anthony Baker, Co-Founder & CEO)

    What does it take to build a revolutionary Earth observation company, weather the failure of a flagship satellite, and emerge stronger than ever? Anthony Baker, CEO and co-founder of SatVu, joins us for an inspiring and deeply insightful episode of the New Space Vision podcast to share his…

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  13. #38: Extending the Vision Beyond Earth & the Collaborative Culture in Space (feat. Aakash Parekh, CCO at Pixxel Space)

    In this episode, Sven and Daniel interview Aakash from Pixxel, a company that is launching a constellation of the world’s highest resolution hyperspectral satellites. Aakash shares his journey into the space industry and explains the importance of hyperspectral data in monitoring and analyzing...

  14. #37: Exploring the Full Space Value Chain - A Conversation with New Space Veteran Bulent Altan

    Bulent Altan, founder of Alpine Space Ventures and former VP at SpaceX, shares his journey in the space industry and provides insights into the evolving space ecosystem. He emphasizes the importance of quick decision-making and the need for companies to focus on commercialization of services and...

  15. #36: Crafting the Next Generation of Climate Monitoring Satellites (feat. Jonny Dyer, Co-Founder & CEO, Muon Space)

    This week, we’re proud to feature a unique story. Our guest interned at both Blue Origin and SpaceX in the early 2000s, later becoming Skybox’s (now Planet Labs' Terra Bella) 3rd employee, after his professor encouraged the would-be founders to start the company following a university…

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  16. #35: How a SpaceX Visit Inspired a One-Year Delivery Satellite Company (feat. Walter Ballheimer, Co-Founder & CEO, Reflex Aerospace)

    You don't really have to know Walter to pick up on the fact that he's a leader. When he arrived at our office for this episode, we hadn't given him the floor number. So, before our producer had time to offer him a welcome downstairs, Walter had already taken the elevator to the top and was...

  17. #34: Making the Software Satellites are Built On (feat. Yuk Chi Chan, Co-Founder & CEO of Charter)

    An investor's guide to earth observation: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/daniel-seidel-979524137_i-wrote-an-investors-guide-to-earth-observation-activity-7117028884901949441-Wo61?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Yuk’s succes was not simple - not unlike his journey. Yuk used to be an...

  18. #33: Peering Into Planet and the Future of Space Technology (feat. Kiruthika Devaraj, VP of Engineering at Planet Labs)

    Vice President of Engineering at Planet Labs, Kiruthika shares her transition from the precision-intensive environment of a radio astronomer to the dynamic realm of a startup, where she leads teams through the design of satellites' power, avionics, and communications sytems. She gives us a look...

  19. #32: Mapping the Future of Renewable Energy with VIDA (feat. Philippe Raisin, Co-Founder & CTO)

    In this episode, we sat down with Philippe Raisin, co-founder and CTO of VIDA, which is changing the renewable energy sector with earth observation. Philippe shared his unique journey from a personal interest in renewable energy to the inception of VIDA, which was born out of a non-traditional...

  20. #31: Satellites & Statutes: How Law Keeps Pace with Space Exploration (feat. Ingo Baumann, NewSpace Lawyer)

    In this episode, our hosts sit down with a pioneering figure in the space legal sector who transitioned from telecom law to finding his place among the stars. Discover how a canceled internship and a rapid pivot led Dr. Baumann to Eutelsat, one of the leading players in satellite broadcasting,...

  21. #30: Strategic Heights: Satellites, AI and Victory in War (feat. Renaud Allioux, Chief Innovation Officer at Preligens)

    The sheer amount of data available from satellites enables us to solve some of the world’s most complex problems. Renaud Allioux was inspired by Planet to do just that when he left Airbus to co-found Preligens, an AI and intelligence company in the earth observation space, which he is now Chief...

  22. #29: Unveiling Truths: Exploring Open Source Intelligence in a Conflict-Ridden World (feat. Michael Cruickshank, Former Conflict Journalist and LiveEO Geospatial Analyst)

    Our guest for this episode is LiveEO’s Michael Cruickshank, a former conflict journalist, who takes us on a journey through the world of open source intelligence (OSINT). From developing ship tracking software using satellite data to using algorithms for automated detection of burnt villages, he...

  23. #28: FORTITUDE: A Filmmaker's Exploration of NewSpace (feat. Torsten Hoffman, Director & Entrepreneur)

    In this episode, acclaimed filmmaker & entrepreneur Torsten Hoffman shares insights from his experience making documentaries about cryptocurrency - but most importantly his latest project "Fortitude" which explores the burgeoning newspace industry. He highlights the stark differences between the...

  24. #27: You Don't Have to Be a Space Expert to Harness Its Power! (feat. John Atkinson, Chief Product Officer at LiveEO)

    John recieved a call from a former coworker who knew his strengths would break molds at a new position for Planet Labs. Now at LiveEO, John applies his expertise as its Chief Product Officer. This episode showcases John’s accumulation of knowledge since before his career, having grown up “in an...

  25. #26: Meet the Person at the Core of ESA's Newspace Transformation (feat. Geraldine Naja, Director at the European Space Agency)

    If you listened to episode #23, you’ll recall Hélène Huby, CEO of The Exploration Company, said Geraldine Naja is “at the core of the transformation” of the European Space Agency. From our conversation with her, you’ll find out she’s exactly that - and more. Geraldine’s unparalleled knowledge is…

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  26. #25: Could Satellite Imaging See the Same Growth GPS Did? (feat. Sean Wiid, CEO of UP42)

    Although he did not begin his career in the geospatial industry, Sean is now CEO of satellite imaging marketplace UP42. Our conversation with him spanned several subjects, like: partnering with google, what it’s like to work with multiple companies to consolidate tasking into their platform, and...

  27. #24: Joe Morrison on His Company's Edge in Earth Observation (VP of Commercial Experience, Umbra)

    The satellite and earth observation industry can often be frustrating, and Joe Morrison is vocal about what needs to be addressed to maximize its potential. In fact, it was his honesty that landed him at Umbra as Vice President of Customer Experience; his now popular blog on the satellite…

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  28. #23: 40m Series A To Colonize Space (feat. Hélène Huby, Co-Founder & CEO of The Exploration Company)

    As soon as Helen answered our first question - what she thinks the future of space will look like - we knew we’d be in for a treat. Despite being asked that question too many times to count, The Exploration Company's CEO delivered an answer that, like her professional journey, captivated us...

  29. #22: Aravind Ravichandran: Any Company With Any Infrastructure Could Use Earth Observation

    Aravind Ravichandran is one of earth observation’s leading voices. Having founded Terrawatch Space and driven its renowned podcast and newsletter, Aravind’s work sits at the forefront of the remote sensing industry – helping to demystify and push the boundaries of earth observation, satellite…

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  30. #21: Getting to Space is Now Easier Than Building a Profitable Company (feat. James Slifierz, co-founder & CEO, Skywatch)

    “I promised you, Sven,” said our co-host Daniel, after Sven pointed out how much he enjoyed James' ideas. “…I could talk to James for hours.” James' unwavering passion for satellite imaging, and his company Skywatch, is almost tangible. Originally a side project allowing astrophysicists to access...

  31. #20: The Meetup Episode - Insights on Funding NewSpace Startups (feat. Tom Segert, Andreas Kupke, and Lukas Leitner)

    Our hosts Daniel and Sven, co-founders and CEOs of LiveEO, host a live NewSpaceVision special from our October 2022 meetup, recorded at LiveEO’s brand new office. How do investors think - what do they look for when funding a company? Should one even seek investment or is it actually better to...

  32. #19: Space Will Become a Pillar in Everybody's Lives (feat. Guido Baraglia, Head of EMEA Aerospace at Amazon Web Services)

    Our founders Daniel Seidel and Sven Przywarra discuss AWS Aerospace with its EMEA department head, Guido Baraglia. Three years ago, Amazon Web Services launched their space and satellite business unit. With his extensive record in the aerospace industry, it’s no surprise that Guido became...

  33. #18: Shaping German NewSpace Amidst War and a Pandemic (feat. Matthias Wachter, Head of Department at the BDI)

    Matthias heads up the BDI’s Department of International Cooperation, Security Policy, Raw Materials and Space – but the work he does extends far beyond the long title. Matthias speaks about one key effort, the German NewSpace Initiative, which he helped found and continues to manage. Having…

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  34. #17: Buying a Bankrupt Company's Assets to Make Your Own (feat. Scott Larson, CEO of Space Alpha Insights)

    In this insane NewSpace journey, entrepreneur Scott Larson discusses being called upon to raise $500k CAD to seed his first project with Russian Space Agency (Roscosmos), acquiring his previous company's assets and turning them into a flourishing startup, and the intricate technology behind his...

  35. #16: We Made Aliens... in Space? (ft. Mark Kugel, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of yuri)

    In this episode, Mark Kugel, Co-founder and Co-CEO of microgravity research company Yuri (yes, it’s as fascinating as it sounds), explains how his startup enables researchers to conduct experiments in low gravity - while in orbit around the Earth - and why this has such special benefits. Yuri...

  36. #15: Avoiding Space Debris at Thousands of Miles Per Hour (feat. Kristina Nikolaus, Co-Founder & CEO of OKAPI:Orbits)

    Space junk presents a significant threat to satellites in orbit. How does one tackle this issue? Who has what jurisdiction in space? In its long-awaited return, the NewSpaceVision podcast arrives with an incredible guest: Kristina Nikolaus, Co-Founder and CEO of space debris company OKAPI:Orbits....

  37. #14: Business, State and Funding of the Chinese Private New Space Sector ?

    After a long break, we return with an exciting new Episode of the NewSpaceVision Podcast, we invite Andrew Jones, SpaceNews Journalist & Expert on China Coverage, to talk about his role as the SpaceNews Correspondent and Contributing Editor to Planetary Society with a focus on China's space…

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  38. #13: The Decade of In-Space Infrastructure has arrived (feat. Jeffrey Manber, CEO of Nanoracks)

    In our November Episode of the NewSpaceVision Podcast we invite Jeffrey Manber, CEO of Nanoracks, to talk about his role in the commercialization of Mir Station and his fascinating time of working with the Russians in the 90s for Energia and later for MirCorp. Nanoracks was founded 2009 and is...

  39. #12: The First Successful Private Mission to the Moon (feat. Yonatan Winetraub, Co-Founder of SpaceIL)

    For our October Episode, we invited Yonatan Winetraub, Co-Founder of SpaceIL - an Israli non profit organization established to participate in the Google Lunar XPrize contest in 2011 which launched the very first privately funded Moon Mission with its Lunar Lander Beresheet. The spacecraft made...

  40. #11: The Bright Future of Radar Satellites (feat. Joerg F. Herrmann, SVP of Capella Space)

    The NSV September Episode is all about radar satellites and its applications. We invited a very special guest who helped to shape and grow the SAR Satellite Industry in the 90s and 2000s in Germany like no other: Joerg F. Herrmann, former founding CEO of the TerraSAR-X services entity Infoterra,...

  41. #10: Implementing the Henry Ford Moment to Satellite Manufacturing (feat. Tom Segert, CEO of Berlin Space Technologies)

    In this month’s episode, we welcome Tom Segert, the CEO of Berlin Space Technologies (BST). A Berlin-based New Space Company that offers reliable and cost efficient solutions for small satellites with a very global customer base. BST is currently pushing Satellite Manufacturing to a whole new...

  42. #9: Is there a Business Case for Mars? (feat. Jake Robins, Host and Producer of WeMartians)

    The upcoming Mars 2020 launch of NASA got us thinking: Is there actually a business case for Mars? Jake Robins, Host and Producer of the WeMartians Podcasts and an incredibly passionate Mars enthusiast joins us to discuss the current state of the Red Planet and its promising missions in 2020....

  43. #8: How Spire Global jump-started its Satellite Empire (feat. Jeroen Cappaert, CTO & Co-Founder of Spire)

    Jeroen Cappaert, CTO and Co-Founder of Spire Global joins us to talk about how the data analytics company jump-started its satellite empire. We talk about how Spire acts as a New Space role model with a fully vertical integration and end-to-end thinking. Jeroen shares insights about from their...

  44. #7: If Voyager had a LightSail... where would it be now? (feat. Planetary Society)

    If Voyager had a LightSail... where would it be now? This week’s podcast is all about space advocacy, the most exciting missions and a new promising propulsion technology demonstrated in the LightSail projects. Mat Kaplan and Bruce Betts from The Planetary Society join our NewSpaceVision Podcast...

  45. #6: State of the New Space Industry 2020 (feat. John Tucker from NewSpace Hub)

    We are talking with John Tucker, the founder of NewSpace Hub – a US New Space database collecting and providing data about New Space companies and the New Space industry from all over the world. Look forward to an insightful conversation about where NewSpace Hub sees the future of the New Space...

  46. #5: Luxembourg - A small Country with a big Vision (feat. Gary Martin from the Luxembourg Space Agency, NASA, ISU)

    Dear NewSpaceVisionaries! We are back! With new events and new podcasts! Our newest podcast guest is Gary Martin, who worked more than a decade for NASA and who is now working as a Senior Advisor for the Luxembourg Space Agency! He knows the New Space economy from the start and has played a major...

  47. #4: ICEYE - The Eye in the Sky (feat. Pekka Laurila, CFO & Co-Founder of ICEYE)

    NewSpaceVision Podcast #4 with Pekka Laurila CFO & Co-Founder of ICEYE What a start into 2018. ICEYE, the VC backed NewSpace StartUp from Finnland, just launched their next generation radar satellite on a PSLV into earth's orbit. With their novel SAR technology, they want to change the earth...

  48. #3: ESTCube2 - Estonia's 2nd E-Sail Satellite (feat. Kadri Bussov from ESTcube)

    NewSpaceVision Podcast #3 with Kadri Bussov, Member of the Management Board of ESTCube Our third podcast is there! During the European Space Week talked to Kadri Bussov who is part of the team building Estonia's second satellite ESTCube-2 and who is running Estonian Student Satellite Foundation.…

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  49. #2: European vs. U.S. New Space Market (feat. Dallas Kasaboski, Analyst at Northern Sky Research)

    NewSpaceVision Podcast #2 with Dallas Kasaboski, Analyst at Northern Sky Research Our second podcast is out now! During the European Space Week in Tallinn we had the pleasure to talk to Dallas Kasaboski analyst at Northern Sky Research and talked with him about e.g. the European New Space market,...

  50. #1: Launching the NewSpaceVision Podcast (feat. Sebastian Straube, Co-Founder of Interstellar Ventures)

    NewSpaceVision Podcast #1 with Interstellar Ventures founder Sebastian Straube! We are very happy to present you our first podcast episode. This one focusses on the work of an emerging space venture capital fond. The insights and opinions from Sebastian on the status and development of the sector...

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NewSpaceVision's goal is to grow the European (New)Space startup scene and build awareness for the unique applications of space-related hard and software. NSV acts as the starting point for aspiring entrepreneurs and skillful engineers from all kinds of fields to find contact points to existing companies or find colleagues, inspirations and resources to start their own venture.linkedin.com/company/newspacevisiontwitter.com/NewSpaceVisioninstagram.com/newspacevisionfacebook.com/newspacevisionwww.youtube.com/channel/UCNPQTpwfZZlc2aO4SuXjoUQ

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